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Anything will melt ice if it has a higher temperature than 0'C and is brought into contact with the ice.

If you mean chemical potential. Any Ionic compound that is water soluble will produce the same effect as common salt when brought into contact with ice.

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Which will make ice melt qicker ice or salt add to ice?

Hot water, salt can melt an ice cube as well but hot water raises the temperature in the ice cube causing it to go through a phase change referred to as melting thus turning it to a liquid more rapidly than salt could.


What effect does salt water have on ice?

Fresh-water ice will melt faster in salt water than it will in fresh water or in the open air. Ice forms when water molecules are cooled down enough to arrange into solid crystals. Salt will, basically, get between the water molecules and make it harder for them to form crystals.


Will pool salt melt ice?

yes


Salt melt ice and what is the hipotheses of this experiment?

Hypothesis: Sprinkle Salt on ice would melt the ice. Null-Hypothesis: Sprinkle Salt do ice do not melt the ice. Theory behind hypothesis: (explain what any why you believe the salt do or interact to melt the ice like if it exert heat from solution) Hypothesis is just write the sentence describe what would you believe in the result and what might be the cause of what is going on. You then design experiment base on your hypothesis.


How long does it sand to melt ice?

Sand will not melt ice, it only adds a rough surface to enhance traction. A rough guideline for most "sand/salt" ice melt commercial products, if there isn't an improvement within a half hour, re-apply the ice melt. A Salt or similar compound that undergoes an exothermic (releasing heat) reaction with water will melt ice, and sometimes salt and sand are mixed for this purpose, the sand providing traction until the salt melts the ice. Keep in mind that non-salt ice melts can work faster and are less damaging to concrete and metal compared to salt. The speed of the ice melting depends on many factors, such as the thickness of the ice, ambient air temperature, and amount of salt applied.

Related Questions

Is salt the same as ice melt?

no, but ice melt is a salt


Whats the best method to melt ice besides heat?

One effective method to melt ice besides heat is to use salt. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt at a lower temperature. This is commonly used on roads and sidewalks to prevent ice from forming.


Will popcorn salt melt ice?

Yes, the salt on popcorn is common table salt, which can be used to melt ice.


What is in salt water that it can melt ice?

salt. salt melts ice.


Can electricity melt ice faster than salt?

No, electricity cannot melt ice faster than salt. Salt lowers the freezing point of water, causing the ice to melt at a lower temperature. When salt is added to ice, it causes the ice to melt by creating a salt-water solution that melts it faster.


Which will make ice melt qicker ice or salt add to ice?

Hot water, salt can melt an ice cube as well but hot water raises the temperature in the ice cube causing it to go through a phase change referred to as melting thus turning it to a liquid more rapidly than salt could.


Will the amount of salt make a difference to melt ice?

Yes, the more salt the better to melt the ice.


What melt first of a ice cube salt and ice cube with salt?

an ice cube with salt


Which substance will melt the ice first salt or sugar?

Salt will melt first.


Will paprika melt ice faster than salt?

Paprika will NOT melt ice.


Which will melt first an ice cube or an ice cube with salt on it and why?

Ice cube with salt. The salt disrupts the lattice formation in the ice, lowering the melting temperature. As the salt melts ice, the surface area exposed to the salt increases, further perpetuationg the reaction.


What makes ice melt the fastest sugar salt pepper or sand?

SALT DOESNT MELT THE ICE IT JUST LOWERS THE FREEZING POINTWell Salt Does Make Ice Melt Faster :) I made the project and my result were correct SALT melts ice faster :)